Combretaceae
|Com-bre-ta-ceae|
/kəmˌbrɛtəˈsiː/
flowering plant family
Etymology
'Combretaceae' originates from the Latin word 'combreto', referring to a type of plant within this family.
'Combretaceae' was derived from the Latin term 'combreto', which was used to describe certain plants in this family, and it became the modern scientific name for the family.
Initially, it referred to a specific type of plant, but over time it evolved to represent the entire family of similar plants.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a family of flowering plants, commonly known as the white mangrove family, which includes trees, shrubs, and lianas.
The Combretaceae family is known for its diverse range of species found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Last updated: 2025/06/11 13:25